Arise vs Construction Arc
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Construction Arc leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #661, ahead of Arise at #5,521. Over the last 7 days Construction Arc slipped 9 places and Arise slipped 8 places. Arise has the largest install base, roughly 2× the next: 200+ active installs against 100+ for Construction Arc. Downloads this week: Construction Arc 34 and Arise 7.
| Metric | Arise | Construction Arc |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #5,521 ▼ 8 | #661 ▼ 9 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 7 | 34 |
| Rating | 5★ (13) | no ratings |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Jun 3, 2025 | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.2.7 | 1.0.3 |
| Best rank on record | #5,445 | #414 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2015 | Apr 2026 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Arise or Construction Arc?
By active installs, Arise: 200+ sites run it against 100+ for Construction Arc, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 28, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Arise or Construction Arc?
Construction Arc, at #661 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Arise at #5,521. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Arise a block theme or a classic theme? And Construction Arc?
Arise is a classic theme, Construction Arc is a classic theme. Block themes are built for the Site Editor; classic themes use the Customizer and widget areas.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each theme’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the themes have moved over time rather than a single day.